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Letters of St Jerome

From the Bishops of Palestine to Theophilus

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Letter XCIII. From the Bishops of Palestine to Theophilus.

JerEp 93.1.1

The synodical letter of the council of Jerusalem sent to Theophilus in reply to the preceding. The translation as before is due to Jerome.

JerEp 93.1.2

The following is an epitome: We have done all that you wished, and Palestine is almost wholly free from the taint of heresy. We wish that not only the Origenists, but Jews, Samaritans and heathen also, could be put down. Origenism does not exist among us. The doctrines you describe are never heard here. We anathematize those who hold such doctrines, and also those of Apollinaris, and shall not receive anyone whom you excommunicate.

JerEp 93.1.3